Table of Contents
Trunkline by Susan Bednarczyk, Page 31
Uplink/Downlink by George C. Stoney. Page 32
Atlanta's 1980 Conference on Cable TV and the Arts began a
fascinating dialog. Anna Marie Piersimoni looks at the event and
major issues. Page 11
Canadian artist Tom Sherman surveys 10 years of TV by artists
north of the border and offers some thoughts on the development
of this electronic commodity. Page 13
Many of the country's arts groups are now looking south to New
Orleans. Journalist D. Eric Bookhardt tells how the Cultural Cable
Coalition there won an impressive victory in the recent franchise
award. Page 18
The impact of cable and videodiscs on the arts is no small matter,
according to Melisande Charles. Artists, arts groups and arts
funders need to take some initiative. Page 20
Many video access centers have years of experience working with
local arts groups and bringing their work to TV audiences. Access
Profile by Tom Borrup looks at the Twin Cities' University
Community Video. Page 22
Using a string of access channels in New York, writer Bill Rushton
sees a public arts network taking form. He hopes his idea catches
on. Page 27
And much more ,